Description
Mujadara is a signature Middle Eastern dish made with spiced rice, lentils, and caramelized onions. It’s packed with flavors and a variety of pleasant textures that complement each other. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and holiday events!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup lentils, dry and rinsed
- 1 cup Jasmine rice, well rinsed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp 7 spice or allspice
- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
- 2 veggie bouillon cubes
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Slice onion into thin slices. Turn a large pan on low-medium heat and add olive oil. Add onions, cover with a lid, and lower the heat to a low simmer for at least 15-20 minutes.
- Turn a large pot on medium heat and add dried lentils as well as the 7 spice, cumin, and cinnamon. Toasted for a minute for the spices to become fragrant.
- Next, add 1 cup of vegetable broth and cover the lentils for 8 minutes.
- Check on your onions every 5 minutes to stir and check on the progress of caramelization. Add splashes of water if needed. Once they are caramelized to your liking turn off and set aside.
- After about 8 minutes, add the rice to the lentils along with 3 cups of water/vegetable broth, the bouillon cube, and the rest of the spices.
- Simmer for about 12-15 minutes until both rice and lentils are cooked and all the water has been absorbed.
- Fluff the Mujadara and top it off with the caramelized onions and cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Mains
- Method: stove
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
